Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest Nj
The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Whippany, New Jersey. Founded in 1924, the organization works to build Jewish communities and provide assistance to Jews in need locally, in Israel, and worldwide. The Federation operates as a central hub for Jewish communal life in the Greater MetroWest region, serving Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset counties in New Jersey.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$161.8M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.8M
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
68
+25.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$144K
-5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ convenes and leads the community to ensure the continuity and strength of the Jewish People, to support a secure Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and to care for Jews in need locally and around the world.
Primary Focus Areas:
The Federation directs funding to 501(c)(3) organizations to meet human service needs with emphasis on Jewish individuals and to strengthen Jewish communal life. Supported services include:
- Jewish education
- Senior services
- Vocational services
- Mental health counseling for all ages
- Services for individuals with special needs and their families
- Social and recreational programming
- Jewish educational and cultural programming
- Strengthening connections with the Jewish community in Israel
- Holocaust education and impact
- Community leadership development
- Public advocacy on relevant issues
Grantmaking
The Federation allocates funding to Jewish community agencies locally through its grantmaking programs. The organization also works in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ (JCFNJ), which serves as the endowment and legacy arm of the Federation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation primarily serves the Greater MetroWest region of New Jersey, with particular focus on Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset counties. The organization also supports Jewish communities in Israel and around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Revenue: $28.9 million
- Total Expenses: $31.9 million
- Total Assets: $148 million
- Total Liabilities: $32 million
- Number of Employees: 148
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since June 1955. Federal Identification Number: 22-1487222.
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $161,824,992 | $147,521,880 | $144,397,589 |
| Revenue | $48,198,525 | $28,853,214 | $28,056,784 |
| Expenses | $38,920,060 | $31,861,306 | $29,143,089 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,549,430 | $1,249,186 | $1,662,705 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest Nj
Global Connections Financial Assistance
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Iris Teen Tzedakah
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
Amount
$16,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spring Grant Cycle - Large Grants
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Howard Rabner - Principal Officer
- Dov Ben-Shimon - Co-Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dov Ben-Shimon | Asst Secy Exec VP/CEO | 32 | $423,948 |
| Howard Rabner | COO/CFO | 28 | $249,335 |
| Kim Hirsh | Exec Dir, JCF | 8 | $236,405 |
| Rebecca Pollack | VP, Campaign | 40 | $167,402 |
| Benjamin Mann | Chief Planning Officer | 40 | $174,348 |
| Amy Biloon | Chief Community Eng Officer | 40 | $195,355 |
| Bonnie Sterling | VP, Human Resources | 40 | $139,304 |
| Beth Rosenthal | Dir of Philanthropic Leadership | 40 | $152,885 |
| Donna Zheng | Controller | 40 | $148,591 |
| Michael Goldberg | President | 9 | — |
| Peter A Langerman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Maxine B Murnick | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stacey Davis | Secretary | 1 | — |
| David Saginaw | Past-President, JFED | 1 | — |
| Marsha G Hoch | Chair, Impact Assessment & Learning | 1 | — |
| Jody Hurwitz Caplan | VP & Chair, JCRC | 1 | — |
| Deborah Jacob | President, WP | 9 | — |
| Michele Landau | Chair, UJA Annual Campaign | 9 | — |
| Steven D Levy | President, JCF | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Liss | Chair, Board Governance | 1 | — |
| Barry Moss | Chair, Budget & Finance | 9 | — |
| Zev Scherl | Chair, Global Connections | 1 | — |
| Maxine Schwartz | Chair, Community Engagement | 1 | — |
| Robbie Weissenberg | Chair, UAC | 1 | — |
| Gary O Aidekman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Braemer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Shari Brandt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Shari Broder | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael A Cohen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leslie Dannin Rosenthal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara Drench | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alexandra Feinstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dorie Eisenstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Elchoness | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stacie Friedman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Feuerstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert A Francis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Terri Friedman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sheri Goldberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Renee Golush | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Grosswald | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Abbi Hapern | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lynne B Harrison | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jason Hoberman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ben Hoffer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sanford L Hollander | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mindy S Kahn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David M Hyman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allan H Janoff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lori Klinghoffer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steven H Klinghoffer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott Krieger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert G Kuchner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robyn Laveman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Lehrhoff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joan Schiffer Levinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Merle Lomrantz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ruth B Margolin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jay M Murnick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alex Opper | Trustee | 1 | — |
| RoAnna Pascher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sheryl Pearlstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Larry L Rothenberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paula Saginaw | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol Simon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ira Steinberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brett Tanzman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Arielle Welt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gayle Wiseneck | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jane Wilf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Wilf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ari Wise | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ announced record assets, reflecting the organization's growth in stewardship of charitable funds. The Federation and its partner organizations have been active in supporting Holocaust survivor care initiatives, with grants awarded to support groundbreaking trauma care programs for Holocaust survivors in the community.
MetroWest foundation boasts record assetsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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